Directions to nThambo Tree Camp

from: OR Tambo International Airport [JNB]

  • From O.R Tambo International Airport, follow signs to Boksburg to find the N12 which merges with the N4 to Nelspruit.
  • Follow the N4 highway past Middleburg (Toll Plaza), Belfast and Machadodorp (Toll Plaza).
  • Follow the Schoemanskloof option on the N4 and then take the R36 to Lydenburg/Mashishing.
  • Follow the R36 to Ohrigstad, go through the Strydom Tunnel and take the R527 to Hoedspruit.
  • Turn right onto the R40 towards Klaserie.
  • Continue along this road until you see the turning off to the left for Eastgate Airport.
  • Turn left here and after 300m you will go through a control gate and then head directly for the Timbavati Game Reserve Gate.
  • 17km later look out for Bush Pub & Inn on your left and Josmacs Bush Pub on your right hand side.
  • In front of you now will be the new Timbavati Gate (Nkhulu Gate).
  • Enter at the Timbavati Gate and drive 6.4km, with the fence line on your left hand side.
  • Turn left onto the dirt road when the fence line ends. Drive a further 3.5km on the dirt road with a new fence line on your left hand side.
  • You will come to a 4 way crossing. Turn right at this crossway
  • Drive a further 2.5km until you see a sign for “Ross” and Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp.
  • Turn left here and drive along the dirt road until you see the sign for nThambo Tree Camp.
  • Don't get out of your car until you reach the lodge. You may see some wildlife - if you do, slow down and maintain good distance.
  • Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.PLEASE NOTE: On some signposts/maps, Belfast MAY also be referred to eMakhazeni.

from: Hazyview

  • Follow the R40 towards Klaserie & Hoedspruit.
  • About 6 km before you reach Hoedspruit itself, turn right at the signboard towards Eastgate Airport/Timbavati Reserve (Argyle Road).
  • After 300m you will go through a control gate and then head directly for the Timbavati Game Reserve Gate.
  • 17km later look out for Bush Pub & Inn on your left and Josmacs Bush Pub on your right hand side.
  • In front of you now will be the new Timbavati Gate (Nkhulu Gate).
  • Enter at the Timbavati Gate and drive 6.4km, with the fence line on your left hand side.
  • Turn left onto the dirt road when the fence line ends. Drive a further 3.5km on the dirt road with a new fence line on your left hand side.
  • You will come to a 4 way crossing. Turn right at this crossway.
  • Drive a further 2.5km until you see a sign for “Ross” and Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp.
  • Turn left here and drive along the dirt road until you see the sign for nThambo Tree Camp.
  • Do not get out of your car until you reach the lodge. You may see some wildlife - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance.
  • Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.PLEASE NOTE: On some signposts/maps, Belfast MAY also be referred to eMakhazeni.